The NAAA Warren Young, Sr. Scholastic Foundation (NAAA Foundation) is set to open its scholarship application for the 2026-2027 academic year on Feb. 20, 2026.
The application will remain open until March 30, 2026.
A total of $140,000 in scholarships is once again available this year. Twelve (12) scholarships are available at $10,000 each, and four (4) of these will be based on financial need. Four (4) scholarships are available at $5,000 each for study at vocational/trade schools.
“We’re proud to open this year’s scholarship application cycle and continue our commitment to expanding access to higher education,” said NAAA Foundation President Mike Browning. “We believe that when we invest in students’ potential, we invest in a brighter future for us all. We encourage eligible students to apply and take this important step toward achieving their higher education goals.”
The scholarship eligibility requirements remain the same this year. Full-time U.S. or Canadian employees of an NAAA member auction or their corporate owner employed as of January 1, 2026, and their children, stepchildren, and grandchildren are eligible to apply.
The NAAA Foundation is once again partnering with Scholarship America to administer the program. The application will go live on February 20th on Scholarship America’s website.

